How long is too long to do your makeup? Some might say five minutes and others might say an hour plus. Well, on average my everyday makeup look that I would, for example wear to work (I’m a fifth grade teacher!) takes approximately twenty minutes or so and provides me with a polished, professional, and presentable look that I’m very satisfied with. I realize that not everyone enjoys the process of “putting on their face” as much as I do and would think twenty minutes is way too long for just putting on makeup, so I wanted to share with you a close-up of a FIVE MINUTE makeup look that I sometimes use when I’m either in a rush, just running errands, or simply being lazy (which in the summertime when I’m not teaching is almost everyday-haha!). Even though many of you may think this five minute makeup look would be great as my everyday look and I thank you for the compliments, but I know that I feel a bit more confident about how I look when I have an extra fifteen minutes to “work” on my face 🙂

When you only have five minutes to “put on your face,” what are your must have beauty products? How long does your everyday makeup look take you to complete and what products are you using for that look? Share your thoughts! Feedback is much appreciated! Remember, although I claim to be “The Word On Beauty,” I’m definitely not the “final” word on beauty so please don’t be shy and contribute 🙂

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Thanks loads for the tips! Have you tried the E.L.F. eyeshadow primer? It’s my holy grail for eyeshadow primers and so cheap!! I also love L’oreal’s Extra Volume Collagen mascara (it’s a fat black tube), makes my lashes so long and soft (unlike most mascaras which make them stiff!) thought I would share it! P.S. I’m a newbie here, but loving your blog 🙂 🙂

You’re very welcome Charlene! I’m so glad that you are able to learn from my blog! You’ve got to stay tuned because I’ll be eventually vlogging on YouTube as well in the near future with more tips, reviews, tutorials, etc.!

Now to your tips–I haven’t tried E.L.F.’s eyeshadow primer…I’m actually not really an eyeshadow primer kind of gal because I’ve never had the real need for an eyeshadow primer because my shadow never really creases, BUT I did recently buy my first eyeshadow primer from NYX because I heard that Coastal Scents and BH Cosmetics eyeshadow palettes sometimes have poor color payoff. Once I run out of my NYX primer, I’ll have to go buy E.L.F.’s! I never feel too bad purchasing anything from E.L.F. since everything (or at least most everything) is around $1!! Got to love that!

As far as the mascara you mentioned, do you know if it comes in a waterproof formula?

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